Table 3 Knowledge assessment of the HPV vaccine: adjusted proportions of the correct answers by race
From: Knowledge about human papillomavirus and the HPV vaccine – a survey of the general population
Blacks* (95% CI) | Whites* (95% CI) | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
Have you heard about the HPV vaccine? Answer = Yes | 76.4% (60.1%–87.4%) | 93.3% (84.9%–97.2%) | 0.031 |
The HPV vaccine is approved for individuals who have never been infected with HPV Answer = True | 48.8% (33.8%–64.0%) | 81.2% (69.9%–88.9) | 0.004 |
Who is eligible for the HPV vaccine? Answer = Females | 63.7% (47.8%–77.1%) | 81.3% (69.2%–89.3%) | |
For which age group is the HPV vaccine recommended? Answer = 9–26 | 63.2% (46.6%–77.2%) | 89.5% (78.5%–95.2%) | 0.012 |
The current FDA approved HPV vaccine protects against genital warts and most cervical cancer Answer = True | 20.0% (10.0%–36.1%) | 16.1% (8.1%–29.3%) | |
Once vaccinated women no longer have to be screened (annual pap smears) for cervical cancer Answer = False | 78.9% (63.8%–88.8%) | 91.7% (82.7%–96.3%) |